Big D Reads Launch Event
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You are invited to the official launch of
Big D Reads ' 22: The Accommodation
Join community leaders for the official launch of Big D Reads '22: The Accommodation. Dallas' first-ever poet laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will release a dedicated piece for Big D Reads, with a performance by South Dallas Concert Choir (thanks to the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture) and there will be remarks by author Jim Schutze and Deep Vellum publisher, Will Evans.
Dallas Public Library will also reveal their exhibits related to The Accommodation that will be free to view during September.
Breakfast and refreshments will be provided by Break Bread, Break Borders.
All attendees will be gifted a free special edition paperback copy of The Accommodation, which includes a Big D Reads reading guide. Event is free, but registration is required.
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Program Schedule:
(event held on the 6th floor of the Central Library)
9:30 - 10 am: Check In and breakfast provided by Break Bread, Break Borders
10 am: Welcome remarks by Noelle LeVeaux, Publisher of D Magazine Partners and Big D Reads Steering Committee Volunteer
Big D Reads original poem read by Dallas' first-ever poet laureate, Joaquin Zihuatanejo
Performance by South Dallas Concert Choir
Remarks by Vickie Yakunin, Head of Community Affairs (Dallas Region) for Amazon
Remarks by author Jim Schutze
Remarks by publisher Will Evans
Remarks by Jo Guidice, Dallas Public Library Director
11 am: Event wraps | Pick up your free book and explore the library, including their special exhibit on The Accommodation
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For more about Big D Reads and events like these, visit bigdreads.org
For media inquiries, please contact Leah Frazier with Think Three Media at leah@thinkthreemedia.com
Special thanks to our Big D Reads sponsors and partners:
About Big D Reads:
Big D Reads is a volunteer-led community initiative presented by Amazon in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, D Magazine, nonprofit publisher Deep Vellum, and 50+ other community partners and sponsors.
Big D Reads is putting 30,000 complimentary paperback copies of Jim Schutze’ recently re-released book The Accommodation into the hands of community members to have meaningful discussions about race and place and the future of our community during September and October 2022. The goal of this city-wide read is to advance the understanding of Dallas’ history among students, young professionals, leaders, and residents, while encouraging candid community conversations on how we create a more equitable future for our city. Learn more at BigDReads.org.
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